Rocket Raccon and Groot Variant Cover for Spider -Woman #2

They’re already invading your favorite comic book titles this November, bringing with them the best and brightest talent in the comic industry. Today, Marvel is proud to announce that the breakout comic book characters of the year – Rocket Raccoon & Groot are coming to one additional, previously unannounced cover in December! That’s right, December’s SPIDER-WOMAN #2 will get the last Rocket Raccoon & Groot variant of the year, courtesy of legendary artist Simone Bianchi!

“We were totally overwhelmed by the response to the Rocket Raccoon & Groot variants when we released them last month,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “When Simone Bianchi said he wanted to do one too, we couldn’t resist! We couldn’t be happier with the stunning cover he turned in.”

Rendered in Simone Bianchi’s unique style, this previously unannounced variant provides a classic homage to the iconic cover to Amazing Spider-Man #129 – starring everyone’s favorite Guardians of the Galaxy! Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on the final Rocket Raccoon & Groot variant of the year when SPIDER-WOMAN #2 hits comic shops in December!
                                                                                                 
Visit Marvel.com for more information and an exciting gallery of other previously announced Rocket Raccoon & Groot variants coming in November!
                                                                                                                                   
SPIDER-WOMAN #2 ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT VARIANT (SEP148238)
Written by DENNIS HOPELESS
Art by GREG LAND
Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
FOC – 11/24/14, On-Sale – 12/17/14

Build Up Your Variant Collection With Marvel ROCKET RACOON & GROOT Variants

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Build Up Your Variant Collection With Marvel ROCKET RACOON & GROOT Variants!

The breakout comic book characters of the year are taking over the covers of your favorite Marvel titles this November! That’s right True Believer,ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT VARIANTS are coming, featuring some of the best and brightest talents in the industry! Not only will you get to see so many great artists putting their own spin on Rocket & Groot, but 20 of your favorite Marvel comics will feature these one-of-a-kind variants depicting some of the most classic of covers!  

                                               

·         All-New Captain America #1

·         All-New X-Men #34

·         Amazing Spider-Man #9

·         Amazing X-Men #13

·         Avengers #38

·         Avengers World #15

·         Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier #2

·         Captain America & The Mighty Avengers #1

·         Deadpool #37

·         Guardians 3000 #2

·         Guardians of the Galaxy #21

·         Hulk 8

·         Legendary Star-Lord #5

·         New Avengers #26

·         Rocket Raccoon #5

·         Spider-Verse #1

·         Spider-Woman #1

·         Superior Iron Man #1

·         Thor #2

·         Uncanny X-Men #28

“People everywhere can’t seem to get enough Rocket & Groot!” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “As soon as we came up with the concept to do Rocket Raccoon & Groot variants, the ideas just started pouring in. We couldn’t wait to get our hands dirty creating some really fantastic cover homages. This program is really the best of both worlds and we know it will really excite old and new fans everywhere.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on these hotly anticipated variant covers as they hit comic shelves through the month of November. No fan will want to miss the chance to see these fan-favorite Marvel characters in a whole new way when the ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT VARIANTS hit store shelves worldwide this November!

Hot Toys Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Racoon and Groot Collectible Set

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This is what Hot Toys left us with once we saw the pictures of their newest figures they have created. Hot Toys has just released information to their Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Raccoon and Groot Collectible set. Hot Toys continues to show us why they are the best in creating 12" figures with the details they bring to their figures. 

Marvel Studios is expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe this Summer and bringing fans to the cosmos in the action packed space adventure – Guardians of the Galaxy. A group of outlaw, two thugs, an assassin and a maniac will team up to battle evil and save the galaxy! To gear fans ready for this film’s worldwide release, Hot Toys is excited to present a special 1/6th scale collectible figures set which includes the gun-toting Rocket and his personal houseplant/muscle Groot!

The movie-accurate Rocket Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on his unique physique in the film. It features a finely sculpted head and body, specially tailored costume, weapon, and specially designed figure stand.

The movie-accurate Groot Collectible Figure features highly detailed head and body with amazing paint application to reflect his distinctive appearance, and a specially designed figure stand.

The Rocket and Groot Collectible Set will exclusively include an additional interchangeable angry expression face and a pair of partially clenched angry palms for Groot.

Jeff Smith Covers ROCKET RACCOON #1 for SDCC Exclusive Variant!

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Jeff Smith Covers ROCKET RACCOON #1 for SDCC Exclusive Variant!

                                                                            

Skottie Young’s brand new Rocket Raccoon series is taking the comic book industry by storm, garnering rave reviews from critics and fans alike! Today, Marvel is proud to unveil that legendary cartoonist Jeff Smith (Bone, RASL) will lend his pen to a jaw-dropping variant cover to the sold-out first issue available exclusively at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International!

                                                   

"How cool is it to see Jeff Smith — the creator of the seminal Bone — render Marvel's SDCC exclusive variant cover, featuring this year's breakout comic character?  Pretty cool," says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso.

As if you didn’t need another reason to head to the comic event of the year, this stunning cover will only be available for purchase at the Marvel Booth at Comic-Con International: San Diego. Jeff Smith’s Rocket Raccoon #1 variant joins an array of soon to be announced merchandise that will be available exclusively on site at The Marvel Shop in Marvel’s San Diego Comic Con International booth (Booth #2329).

Limited to 5000 pieces and priced at $10.00, don’t miss out on your chance to snag this epic variant cover as comics legend Jeff Smith brings his unique style and charm to two of your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy exclusively at this year’s Marvel Shop for San Diego Comic Con International!

ROCKET RACCOON #1
JEFF SMITH VARIANT ($10.00)

Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Art by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Cover by JEFF SMITH

ROCKET RACCOON #1 & THE LEGENDARY STAR-LORD #1 Second Printings On The Way!

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ROCKET RACCOON #1 & THE LEGENDARY STAR-LORD #1 

Second Printings On The Way!

Everyone is talking about Rocket Raccoon #1 and The Legendary Star-Lord #1! Not only do both highly anticipated series hit comic shops today, but Marvel is proud to announce that less than 24 hours after launch both first issues have sold out at the distributor level! Though both titles may still be available at retail level, both first issues will immediately head back for second printings!

The high-flying solo adventures of two of the galaxy’s most formidable guardians already have critics raving about these exciting first issues. Here’s what some of them had to say:

“I wish more mainstream comics were like this,”
– Comics Alliance, on Rocket Raccoon #1

“…a great first issue. Run, don’t walk to your local comic shop to get a copy”

– ComicBook.com, on The Legendary Star-Lord #1

“…a near-perfect piece of cartoon fiction” 
– Newsarama, on Rocket Raccoon #1

“…exactly the type of fun-loving adventure filled with gorgeous art that readers look for”

– Comic Book Resources, on The Legendary Star-Lord #1

“Skottie Young may have just written (and drawn) the perfect Rocket Raccoon comic”

– Nerdist, on Rocket Raccoon #1

“The legend of Star-Lord is in safe hand with Humphries”
– Comic Vine, on The Legendary Star-Lord #1

Critics and fans have spoken – Rocket Raccoon & The Legendary Star-Lord are poised to take the industry by storm! You do not want to miss the start of these two new books as they blast out of the gate with explosive first issues. And don’t miss the second printings of Rocket Raccoon #1 and The Legendary Star-Lord #1when they return to comic shops later this month!

ROCKET RACCOON #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT

Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Art & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

FOC – 07/07/14, On-Sale 07/30/14                   

THE LEGENDARY STAR-LORD #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT

Written by SAM HUMPHRIES

Art by PACO MEDINA

Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

FOC – 07/07/14, On-Sale 07/30/14

Experience High-Flying Cosmic Adventure This Summer in ROCKET RACCOON #1

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Experience High-Flying Cosmic Adventure This Summer in ROCKET RACCOON #1!

This July, blast off with the fuzziest Guardian of the Galaxy in ROCKET RACCOON #1 – an all-new ongoing series from Eisner Award winning fan-favorite Skottie Young! And you’ve never seen Rocket like this before!

As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his fair share of galactic battles. He’s been a hero to the weak, a champion of the good, a protector to the innocent, and  a heartthrob to many intergalactic species across the cosmos. But is he ready to be a raccoon on the run?!

Rocket’s high-flying life of adventure and heroism may soon be a thing of the past when he becomes framed for something he didn’t do! And the authorities aren’t the only ones hot on his TAIL! (Yeah, we went there.)

                                                                                  

“I figure that a guy like Rocket, with his attitude, has swindled his way over many planets and charmed many ladies,” says writer/artist Skottie Young. “He’s racked up a malitia of ex-girlfriends I’m dubbing the Exterminators. They’re all fed up and they’ve decided it’s time they dish out some payback on his furry little tail.”

                          

With his pal Groot at his side, Rocket will have to blast his way out of trouble (and blast his way into some) if he wants to clear his name. Along the way he’ll tussle with some of the fiercest creatures in the known galaxy! But they’re about to bite off more than they can chew if they think they can go toe-to-paw against the shortest Guardian with the biggest gun!

Don’t miss the start of the explosive new series as superstar creator Skottie Young kicks off an epic deep space adventure in ROCKET RACCOON #1!

  

ROCKET RACCOON #1

Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Art & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

Variant Cover by DAVID PETERSEN

On-Sale This July!

Rocket Raccoon Infinite Comic Free Today from Marvel Comics

This weekend from July 26^th to July 28th only, take a journey through the stars with Marvel’s breakout character from San Diego Comic-Con in the FREE Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket Raccoon Infinite Comic! Available through the Marvel Comics App, this FREE Infinite digital-first adventure starring everyone’s favorite Guardian of the Galaxy is yours for the taking! For his size, Rocket Raccoon sure talks a tall tale, but what happens when his big mouth rubs the galaxy’s seediest the wrong way? The fists—and fur—will fly for Marvel’s most fearless outlaw! Brought to stunning life using the innovative Infinite Comics story-telling, the free Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket Raccoon Infinite Comic brings a new universe of excitement of reading comics never thought possible!